INVITATION TO ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & XMAS BBQ

To all  Current Players, Officials, Volunteers, Easts Old Boys

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for what has been a very successful year for our club.  With a First Grade Grand Final appearance (our first in 35 years) and our Fourth Grade again reaching the finals, we have seen improvement both on and off the field.  The Boards decision to advertise for the Head Coach position has provided a degree of pain for a number of people, however we believe that the recruitment of a highly qualified and experienced coach will provide the opportunity for us to improve on our 2008 results.  The Board wishes to thank John Osborne for his valued contribution as Head Coach over the last few years.

I would like to invite you to two separate functions that are of considerable importance to our club.  These are;

1.      Annual General Meeting (AGM)

2.      Xmas BBQ

The AGM is being held at the Italo Australian Club in Forrest on Friday 28 November 2008, commencing at 6:30pm.  This meeting is an important event in the life of our club as we present the Annual Report and financial statements.  It is also the forum at which we elect our Board of Management for the 2009 season.  Following the close of business at the meeting we will be providing snacks and some drinks to all attendees.  We encourage all members to attend the AGM to participate in the democratic running of your club.

The second function is the Xmas BBQ which will be held at Telopea Park on Saturday 6 December 2008 commencing at 12 noon.  Our new Head Coach Mark Seymour will be visiting from New Zealand to get to know players and club volunteers, prior to moving his family over here in January.  We hope everyone will attend the BBQ to celebrate our season and to meet Mark.  The club will supply sausages, steaks and salads as well as snacks for the kids.  Members are asked to bring their own drinks.

If you have any queries about either function please contact the Club Secretary John Maher on 0405 031 038.  To assist catering for the Xmas BBQ please confirm your attendance by e-mailing Cheryl Francis on cheryl.francis@act.gov.au

Yours in Rugby

Owen Brown

President